I Eat, Therefore I Blog

Matthew Gray Writes: Underground Music

One of the very cool aspects of travel are the (strolling, standing, sitting) musicians you see throughout the public transport systems, especially in the New York Subway, London Underground and the Paris Metro. Many of the musicians are, of course, hoping to earn a bit of money (earning their entire living perhaps) while playing their…

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♥ Matthew Gray Writes: Girlfriend Goes Boom ♥

Usually, we’re self-described “mellow truckers” and rarely dress-up when going out. Yes, I love my spectacular necktie collection, but aside from that we really lean to the casual. But this was no ordinary evening, no-no. Lin, who usually wears slippers/sandals, decided to wear high heels and,oh dear, whoopsie, falls down the stairs! It sounded like……

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Matthew Gray Writes: Pennies From Heaven

Today, while walking across an open, grassy park, I became excited as my hand swooped toward the ground like a hawk attacking its prey. I picked up half of a $5 bill. (*Sidenote; I’ve always found money. Most recently in Denver. But one time, while driving down Ventura Boulevard in Los Angeles, I saw an…

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Matthew Gray Writes: Why It’s Rude to Text “OK”

We here at Hawaii Food Tours think that food is always the answer, however, many of you would not agree. Therefore we believe that any and all topics are open to discussion. Here’s one, about texting… Are you OK with that? If someone asks you a question online or over text, do not respond with…

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Matthew Gray Writes: My Top 10 Restaurant Pet Peeves

1) We all hate the way staffers hover near our tables. It’s as if they’re being paid by the plate – or by the irritant value associated with removing one’s plate when there’s still a bite or two…or some sauce, still remaining. Not only that, they hardly ever ask if you are finished, or if…

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Matthew Gray Writes: They’re Going To Take Our “Likes” Away!!

This is supposed to be Facebook’s way of contributing to our mental health. Since they own Instagram the believe they have the responsibility to ensure all our marbles/Mental Health are in good working order. Kids and elders alike freaking out about how many “Likes” their pictures receive. Political corruption, climate change, corruption? Pshaw! They want…

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Matthew Gray Writes: Hawaii Food Tours – ☼ The day I got a taste of real aloha…

Occasionally, friends and acquaintances invite me to their homes to show me the proper way to prepare something I may have written or spoken about. They want me to taste the authentic flavors they have enjoyed for generations. If only I could smell their exotic spice blends. This summer, I was invited by Leilani, a…

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Matthew Gray Writes: Hawaii Food Tours and Romance

Matthew Gray C.F.G. {Chief Food Guy} Hawaii Food Tours Honolulu – September 2018 Food and Romance: How Are the Two Connected and What Does It Mean For Our Relationships? Food and sex; sex and food – there’s no getting away from the fact that these two basic human needs are intrinsically linked. From Valentine’s Day,…

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Matthew Gray Writes: Stereo Wars!

Stereo Wars! You’ve all been through this scenario. Guy next door is doing construction on his house (endlessly… years-on-end stuff, literally), playing his music way too loud. Usually it’s fingernail-on-chalkboard stuff like Barry Manilow, or just all those songs you’ve heard way too many times for any single Human lifetime. I asked kindly for them…

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Matthew Gray Writes: Gotta End This Writer’s Block

I honestly cannot remember the last time I went into a supermarket with one thing on my mind, and one thing only, cantaloupe. There wasn’t one in sight. I was dumb-founded, flummoxed and slightly amused/upset. (I did allow this to bother me the entire night, though). Okay, there goes the writer’s block. I am back,…

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